The Dilemma and Solutions for the Conflicts Between Equality and Excellence in the Massification of Higher Education in Taiwan

Abstract

Equality and excellence are two core values underlying many educational endeavors; however, they are often in conflict and controversy. This article intends to examine the dilemma created by such controversies in the context of massification of higher education in Taiwan and attempt to provide solutions from both the theoretical and policy dimensions so that the constant conflict between equality and excellence can be reconciled.